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Work History
Education
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Ally  Garbacz

Ally Garbacz

Edmond,OK

Summary

Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with extensive customer service experience. Proven ability to enhance guest satisfaction through effective multitasking and exceptional communication skills. Adept at managing reservations and addressing customer inquiries, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere while supporting team efficiency. Committed to delivering high-quality hospitality and resolving complaints with empathy.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Front Hostess/Table Server

Hillwillys
03.2025 - Current
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, balancing responsibilities such as answering phone calls, greeting guests, and updating reservation logs simultaneously.
  • Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
  • Maintained a clean and welcoming environment, ensuring the comfort of guests throughout their visit.
  • Assisted in training new host staff, sharing best practices for maintaining a professional demeanor and efficient work habits.
  • Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
  • Proactively assisted servers during busy times, helping to expedite food delivery and maintain high levels of guest satisfaction throughout their meal.
  • Reduced wait times for guests by effectively coordinating with other team members during peak hours.
  • Answered phone calls to take orders, give information and document reservations.

Professional, Dog Sitter

Self
05.2022 - 05.2025
  • Followed pet care instructions, dietary needs, and medication regimens.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work space for all pet sitting tasks, including cleaning up after dogs during visits or overnight stays.
  • Enhanced clients'' satisfaction by providing attentive and personalized care for their dogs.
  • Contributed to clients'' peace of mind by sending regular updates on their pets, including photos and videos.

Restaurant Liasion

Waffle Champion
06.2024 - 02.2025
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

Lifeguard

The Greens Country Club, and Gaillardia
05.2022 - 08.2024
  • Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
  • Ensured swimmer safety by vigilantly monitoring pool area and enforcing rules.
  • Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
  • Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.

Facility Operations Team Member

Lifetime Fitness Center
02.2023 - 12.2023
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and triendly service.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes
    and newping to train others
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Identitied needs ot customers promptly and etticiently.
  • Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.

Hostess/order and Food Runner

Hidalgos
05.2022 - 12.2022
  • Greeted customers and escorted them to their tables.
  • Assigned seating arrangements dased on customer
    restaurant policies.
  • Provided menus and answered

specials.

• Managed reservatic

pecial requests for large parties.

  • Monitored dining room activity to ensure all guests were receiving
    one mind service.
  • Informed kitchen staff of any special orders or dietary restrictions.
  • Upsold appetizers, drinks, desserts. when appropriate.
  • Performed opening and closing duties such as restocking supplies and cleaning work areas.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner while maintaining a positive attitude towards guests.

Education

High School Diploma -

Deer Creek, Public Schools/epicEpic
Edmond, OK
05.2024

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Effective multitasking
  • Patience and empathy
  • Phone etiquette
  • Customer service expertise
  • Detail-oriented
  • Interactive communication skills
  • Greeting guests
  • Exceptional communication
  • Payment processing
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Complaint handling
  • Engaging with clients and handling objections
  • Sales

Timeline

Front Hostess/Table Server

Hillwillys
03.2025 - Current

Restaurant Liasion

Waffle Champion
06.2024 - 02.2025

Facility Operations Team Member

Lifetime Fitness Center
02.2023 - 12.2023

Professional, Dog Sitter

Self
05.2022 - 05.2025

Lifeguard

The Greens Country Club, and Gaillardia
05.2022 - 08.2024

Hostess/order and Food Runner

Hidalgos
05.2022 - 12.2022

High School Diploma -

Deer Creek, Public Schools/epicEpic